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R201 PMO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 PMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2009 84,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

accident damage too n/s/f

engine oil leaks

none standard exhaust fitted

o/s/f indicator starting too fade.

o/s/f tyre close too limit

pin hole in n/s/f c.v boot

play in steering rack just in limit

Pass 2 May 2008 82,483 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 82,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 79,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack n/s/f tyre worn low front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs deteriorated on inside face - advise changing

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R201 PMO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 PMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R201 PMO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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